Oklahoma History Chapter 13 Vocabulary

Study Notes

Vocabulary for Oklahoma History

Armistice: A temporary cessation of hostilities in a conflict, often leading to negotiations for peace.
Commonwealth: A self-governing political unit, often characterized by its elected officials and democratic practices.
Conservation Laws: Legislation aimed at safeguarding natural resources and the environment from degradation and exploitation.
De facto: Refers to the actual state of affairs, regardless of whether they are officially sanctioned or recognized.
Draft: A mandatory process whereby individuals are enlisted for military service, often during times of war.
Drayage: The transportation of goods over short distances, typically involving local deliveries.
Earmarked: The act of designating funds or resources for a specific purpose or project.
Gerrymandering: A strategic manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group, often compromising fair representation.
Grandfather Clause: A legislative provision that allows individuals to bypass certain requirements (like literacy tests) based on ancestry or prior eligibility to vote.
Headright: A system where each tribal member has a legal claim to a portion of the tribe's resources, particularly from land sales and mineral rights.
Impeachment: The formal process of accusing a high-ranking official of misconduct, leading to a potential removal from office.
Ordinance: A rule or regulation enacted by a local governing body, often addressing community-specific issues.
Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease that spreads across a large geographic area, significantly affecting the population.
Roustabouts: Individuals engaged in unskilled manual labor, often performing various tasks in industrial settings.
Taxes: Financial charges imposed on individuals and businesses by government entities to fund public services and infrastructure.
Biased: Possessing a subjective or prejudicial perspective towards something, often affecting impartiality.
Tsunami: A series of large ocean waves typically caused by underwater earthquakes, which can lead to significant coastal destruction.

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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary from Chapter 13 of Oklahoma History. This quiz focuses on important terms that are essential for understanding the chapter's content. Brush up on your definitions and ensure you're prepared for your assessments!